He was stuck inside a scorching hot car engine for two hours after the driver set off for work.

But incredibly, this adorable kitten has survived – albeit, with severe burns to 25 per cent of his body.

The eight to ten-month-old feline, dubbed Mr Biscuits, is believed to have crawled into the engine in a bid to stay warm, as many strays tend to do at this time of year.

However, just hours later, the car’s owner set off for work in East Falls, Philadelphia, and the kitten became trapped inside the increasingly hot machine.

Fighter: This Kitten, Dubbed Mr Biscuits, Incredibly Survived Being Stuck Inside A Hot Car Engine For Two Hours

Burned: The Eight To Ten-Month-Old Feline Is Believed To Have Crawled Into The Engine In A Bid To Stay Warm, As Many Strays Tend To Do At This Time Of Year. He Is Suffered Burns To 25 Per Cent Of His Body In The Incident

During The Rescue: The Kitten Became Trapped In The Car Engine When The Vehicle’s Owner Set Off For Work

The animal was only found when the motorist – who could not work out why the steering was not working properly – arrived at his office and looked under the car’s hood, NBC reported.

After spotting his helpless passenger, the man contacted experts at The Grannie Project, a Chester County animal shelter, who took two hours to free Mr Biscuits from the dangerously hot engine.

The rescuers then rushed the kitten to Metropolitan Veterinary Associates, where an off-duty veterinarian experienced in treating burned animals turned up in her pajamas to help the animal.

The veterinarian found that Mr Biscuits had burns covering a quarter of his body, including a gaping hole in his back that suggested he may have caught fire during the drive.

Surgery: The Animal Was Only Found When The Motorist – Who Could Not Work Out Why The Steering Was Not Working Properly – Arrived At His Office And Looked Under The Car’s Hood. Above, Mr Biscuits In Surgery

Painful: After Spotting His Helpless Passenger, The Man Contacted Experts At The Grannie Project, A Chester County Animal Shelter, Who Took Two Hours To Free Mr Biscuits From The Dangerously Hot Engine

Having an operation: The rescuers then rushed the kitten to Metropolitan Veterinary Associates, where an off-duty veterinarian experienced in dealing with burned animals turned up in her pyjamas to help the animal

‘It was pretty significant – just the severe burn marks all over the back leg area and along his back, too.’ Dr Steve Fernandez, of MVA told.

The kitten is currently in a stable condition after undergoing surgery and a thorough cleansing of his wounds. However, he will need further care and additional operations in upcoming weeks.

Amanda Cox, founder of The Grannie Project, said the feline was dubbed Mr Biscuits by rescuers after he started kneading – ‘making biscuits with his paws’ – during his treatment.

Ready For Treatment: Mr Biscuits Lies On A Table At The Veterinary Center Following His Horrific Car Journey

Recovery: The Vet Found That Mr Biscuits Had Burns Covering A Quarter Of His Body, Including A Hole In His Back That Suggested He May Have Caught Fire During The Drive. Above, The Vet Sews A Bandage On To The Hole

Professionals: ‘It Was Pretty Significant–Just The Severe Burn Marks All Over The Back Leg Area And Along His Back, Too.’ Dr Steve Fernandez, Of MVA, Said. ABove, Two Vets Perform An Operation On Mr Biscuits

‘It is amazing he survived this horrific journey.The engine was so hot it burnt right through his fur,’ said Ms Cox, whose organization is paying for the kitten’s care.

‘Most cats that seek shelter in engines and are unfortunate enough to still be there when the car is turned on aren’t as lucky as Mr Biscuits. Most of them are killed.’

She added that, at this time of year, drivers should honk and knock on the hood of their cars before setting off to allow any hidden animals to escape.

Hello There! The Kitten Is Currently In A Stable Condition After Undergoing Surgery And A Thoroughly Cleaning Of His Wounds. Above, Mr Biscuits Wakes Up After One Of His Surgeries. He Can Be Seen Sporting A Burnt Nose

Long Road Ahead: The Grannie Project Is Appealing For Fundraisers To Help Pay For Mr Biscuit’s Treatment, Which Is Currently Costing $750 Per Day. He Will Need Further Care And Additional Operations In Upcoming Weeks

The Grannie Project is appealing for fundraisers to help pay for Mr Biscuit’s treatment, which is currently costing around $750 per day.

It is unknown how long the kitten will take to recover before he can be placed for adoption.

‘He should make a full recovery and hopefully we can find him a happy home,’ said Ms Cox.

h/t: https://www.dailymail.co.uk